Q: Can I move out of state with my open DCF case?
My case was opened in 2023, and my children have been removed from the home. My daughter is living with her maternal grandparents, and my son is in foster care. Since the DCF case was opened my husband and I have been dealing with homelessness, and lack of income. My husband has been completing all his case plan classes and I got kicked out of the homeless shelter and was discharged from all my classes. Since then, I haven't been able to restart my case plan. We are both currently still homeless. I am unemployed and my husband is employed. We have not been able to pay child support consistently. And visitations are being interfered with by the foster mother for over a year, but I've been able to do my visitations with my daughter. DCF has petitioned a TPR and we are set for trial January 16. My husband and I have decided to move out of state because stability is not possible in South FL. The cost of living is lower and job opportunities are better in the other state.
A: The question that you need to decide is are you opposing the TPR. You can move wherever you choose so long as you are complying with any court orders issued. If there is a court order that says you cannot move then you need to return to court to get permission. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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